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A Gallup study highlights the fact that 87 percent of employees across the globe, including leaders, are not engaged at work. Disengagement at any level can cost companies up to $96 billion in terms of lost productivity annually. Senior leaders are responsible for mobilizing teams and boosting engagement at junior levels. When leaders themselves are not engaged, it can reflect in the team\u2019s performance. Surveys show only two out of ten business leaders are engaged in Australia while just 35 percent of U.S. managers are actively engaged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why executive screening is a must for leadership hiring<\/h2>\n

A study by Bain Company shows at least 60 percent of the workforce was not aware of the goals, tactics or strategies of their company because the leaders failed to communicate the same. It is well-known that engaged leaders and teams contribute in a big way to boost productivity, which, in turn, reflects on the bottom lines. The key to achieving all-around efficiency lies in hiring the right leaders who are highly engaged and are able to inculcate this culture across the company.<\/p>\n

Hiring for high stake executive roles requires a specialised strategy backed by\u00a0<\/span>executive screening<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0as compared to hiring for mid or junior level executives.\u00a0<\/span>While referrals are one way of hiring senior executives, they may not be effective in hiring the best fit for the leadership role. Relying excessively on the resume can also backfire.<\/p>\n

Some false claims made on executive resumes include:<\/p>\n